'Champion Team' GS Caltex Signs Thai Outside Hitter Tanachai Suksoot as Asia Quota Player... "Resource to Enhance Tactical Execution"

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Defending champion Seoul GS Caltex has bolstered its wing attacker position by signing outside hitter Tanachai Suksoot (26, registered name: Tanachai).

On the 23rd, GS Caltex announced, "We have signed Thai national team outside hitter Tanachai Suksoot as an Asia quota player."

Tanachai played in the V-League for three seasons from the 2023-2024 season through the 2025-2026 season, appearing in 90 matches and 346 sets, recording 1,167 points, an attack success rate of 39.11%, and a reception efficiency of 33.54%. A player who has consistently demonstrated competitiveness in international competitions alongside experience on the Korean stage, Tanachai is a wing attacker with a stable balance across both offense and defense.

Notably, Tanachai excels at evading opposing blockers with fast-tempo swings and is recognized for his finishing ability to secure points at critical moments. He also shows stable performance in reception and defense, and is evaluated as a resource that can contribute to enhancing the team's tactical execution.

GS Caltex utilized Reina Dokoku (registered name: Reina) as an Asia quota player last season. As an outside hitter, she recorded 302 points and an attack success rate of 38.8%, with a reception efficiency of 27.21%. While she delivered solid performances, GS Caltex chose Tanachai as a card to upgrade the offense to the next level.

Tanachai also recorded 414 points and an attack success rate of 40.47% last season, with a reception efficiency of 35.93%, showing higher contribution across all aspects compared to Reina. Based on these performances, he was responsible for leading the offense for Gyeongbuk Korea Expressway Corporation for three consecutive seasons from the 2023-2024 season, but this time he was selected by GS Caltex.

GS Caltex expects that Tanachai's addition will secure diversity in attack routes while also adding stability to the reception line. The plan is to implement more diverse and organized volleyball based on synergy with existing players.

Tanachai shared his thoughts upon joining the team: "I am very happy and honored to join the excellent team of GS Caltex. I have high expectations for this new challenge and will do my best to contribute to the team moving toward higher goals. I will focus on every game to show good performances to the fans."

Meanwhile, GS Caltex plans to further strengthen the balance of its roster through this Asia quota signing and continue its competitiveness as the champion team of the 2025-2026 season.

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